What Else Does an Air Handler Do?

Posted on September 10th, 2012

As a home or business owner in Augusta, you may be wondering about what that mysteriously large metal box attached to your heating and cooling system. This is the air handling unit, which performs many functions in the heating, ventilation, and cooling of your home or building. Let the heating and cooling experts at Duggan’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, an HVAC company in Augusta, explain what else air handlers do besides move air from one component to another.
Air Filtration
One of the most overlooked yet important functions that air handling units perform is the filtration of all the air that passes through the system. The air handling unit is equipped with one of many types of filters, which might include a simple flat or pleated filter, a high efficiency HEPA filter or an electrostatic filter. These filters prevent particles of various sizes from entering the spaces of the home or building where people spend time. The air filter also helps keep the rest of the heating, air conditioning and ventilation system clean and free of dust and other debris.
Humidity Control
Another important function of air handling units is indoor humidity control. As air passes through the unit, some of the ambient moisture evaporates, causing the air to become drier. In some cases, the air handling unit may be outfitted with a humidifier to increase the humidity or a dehumidifier to further reduce indoor humidity levels.
Heat Recovery
Some air handling units are equipped as heat recovery exchangers. These highly efficient systems recapture heat, which can increase the heating and cooling system's capacity by 65 percent or more depending on the system.
At Duggan's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, we offer air conditioning repair for all types of residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems. We have built a strong reputation for providing honest, on time and affordable heating and cooling services for all of our customers. When you need an air handler repair or any other heating and air conditioning service, our team is here to assist you. Call us today at 706-733-8703 to schedule your service visit or repair.